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Humdy Family History

Humdy Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Huddy, Hudy, Hubby, Hardy, Humke, Human, Hendy, Purdy, Humm, Hamby

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Where is the Humdy family from?

You can see how Humdy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Humdy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Humdy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Humdy family living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Humdy's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Humdy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Humdy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Humdy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Humdy. 100% of Humdy men worked as a Laborer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Humdy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Humdy census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 8 immigration records available for the last name Humdy. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 36 military records available for the last name Humdy. For the veterans among your Humdy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Humdy lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Humdy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Humdy in 1966 was 79, and 54 in 2004.

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